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Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15

Nheihi Davis, OF Custer county
passed through Blackfoot Wednesdey
morning enroute to Boise CITY with y
prisoner sent up at the last term OF
court at challis for seven years.
An important contested land case
was tried before Register Beane and
Receiver Montgomery Thursday. The
contestlng parties we're from the
northern part Of the county.
An old Georgia Darkey was whaling
and yelling at his old mule Mugwump
as he drove into town and somebody
asked him why he called him Mug
wump; II calls him Mugwump," said
he, "becausc he's er mule.
From supt Stellar we learn there
are 2,535 children OF school age en-.
rolled in the county; ,2ss males and
] ,247 females. In addition to these
there are probably 1000 not enrolled.
five districts having been discontinued
on account Of noncompliance with
the law.
The principal business disposed OF
by the county commissioners at the
October term was the consideration
Of bills against the county and mat.
tiers referring to roads etc. The amount
OF bills allowed will aggregate 81, $50.
Quite 4 number were disallowed,
among them bill for the payment of
the guards of the Jail for the past
quarter. In this matter the board
will make stubborn fight for It's non
payment IL suit is brought in the dis
trict court The resignation Of A. +.
hcElroy, supervisor Of road district
number 20, was accepted and James
BTiley appointed in his stead G. Haw,
kins failing 10 qualify as supervisor
OF district No. 3 j. Davis was given
the appointment A number Of peti
tions for opening roads were granted
and an order made 10 advertise foI
bids for building the bridge ovel
Snake river about 30 miles north oi
Eagle Rock
| An old deacon who was reproveS
for taking n sBoozc every Sunday a
services replied by saying, his pasto
was alright and didn't need watching
the people of BlackfoOt seem 20 hay'
fallen into the same belief in regarS
10 the teachers Of our public school
/ II Il true. they are first-class and d'
not need watching but they need en-
couragement aud the children nec'
encouragement IL bchooyes ever,
Z parent in toNn TO visit the school
show the teachers manifest intcres
and encourage the little ones hy giy
/ ing attention 10 their nccitations am
I department in the school room. w
know the teachers will appreciat
visits on The part Of friends Of III
school AZ any hour Of the day, and
Is due them that these visits be made
90 ia the morning or go In the aftei
noon, there viii he no interruption
and both teachers and pupils viii b
glad to see YOU
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Indian Philosophy.
lT.earned from I.nzY Ioe. j

tLearned from Lazy Joel
White man heap work, maybe SO
bime by he die. Indian no work
maybe 50 he no die.
White a man he heap like IN fine
clothes, Indian, he like'm blankets.
Indian all a same white man.
Indian no savvy land, he no sell'um
white man sell land. Indian sayyy
horse he sell'um all time.
White man he savyy one sequaw,
Indian, he sayyy heap sequaws.
Sequaws like Indian all de time.
White a man he drink'm whisky,
Indian no drink'm, Indian eat beef, he
like'm all de same; whisky make m
heap talk beef no make'm talk, bime
by whisky make'm fight, beef no
make'm fight, Indian no fight.
White a man work, work work, talk,
talk, talk, Indian no work he no talk,
Indian he all right; Indian have heap
money he all right, Indian have no
money he all right, Indian right all
de time, white man he no all right
all de time.
School heap good for white pappoose
no good for Indian. Indian he savvy
de fields, the hunt and de sky; white
mans pappoose he make paper talk
Indian he no want'm talk.
Indian ride on cars, he no pay
White a man he ride, he pay money
Indian he sayyy cars; conductor h'
sayyy Indian, conductor he no saw,
white a man he make'm pay all d.
time.
1 White man know Indian all right
Indian he don't know. Maybe 81
white a man all right, maybe SO he NJ
all right, Indian don't know.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Notice for Publication.
DESERT LAND
LAM orFrcR Ar nLACRrooT, lpAHo.
Septcmber 18th, 1881.

LAND orFIcR Ar HLAcxrooT, lpAHo'
September 18th, 1881.
Notice Il hereby given that the followingt
named settler has fed notice OF his intcnnun
to make fiual prouf in support OF bis cial,p anu
trr and Receiver at Dlackfoot, Idaho. ON ucto
nor aa 1897, vtHs Perry J, Aneons wno
made Desert Land application NO. W. tot the
,,sS ,,sst, section M ss.Ai Swk, eT ewAs sec-
tioli ~ tlwnship south, nangc ~ east,
He names the following witnesses % prove
his irrigation and reclamation 81 sas'u ,nns W. ts
Iohn A Auslcr@pn john Gray, jacob " =
Kccncy aud VIM. c. T. Mcstcr, MI uf btngnam
s,,,,sS, ldabo FRASk w. nrkSE.
Scl,t II. ANA'SNN''
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT nLACKFooI, IDAHo,
Sept. 7th, 1887.
Notice is hereby given that the followlng-
named settler has filed notice of his intention
10 make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before tine Judge,
or in his absence, the Clerk of Osu1ct court
AT Malad Idaho on October 24th. 1852, viz:
Edward Hunter. on H. E. No S5. for the W q.
nwls section 25. and the e1s, nes, secton 70.
township south, range 30 east Boise meridian
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
of said land, viz:
William A. Firkins, wilford k1rklns, James
Hunter and l5yrus A. Warner. all of Oneida
cnnnfv idaho. FRANK W. BEANE,
e.. IA Register.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Notice for Publication.
Lamp OFFICE AT BLAcKrooT, IDAH.
Sent. Sth. is

Lamp OFFICE AT BLAcKrooT, IDAHO.
Sept sth, 1881
Notice 10 hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
10 make final proof in support of his claims and
that said proof will be made before the Regis
Ter and Receiver at BlackfoOt, Idaho. on DC
toi,nv 15fh 1857 viz: Reuben ]. Osborn, on
nj II No I7ll2 for the nelS, nwik section stand
nls nwls section .. and swlz. swla, section =
township south, range S5 cast
He names the following witnesses 70 pTote
his Continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz:
EuUene A. Johnson Charles II. Hines, Geo.
W. Weeks and VIM. H. Danison. al oI BlnR'
haun cnuntv Idaho FRANK W. BEANE,
sc,, IA Register.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT BLAcKF0oT, IDAHO
(lcfober e. 1881. (

LAND OFFICE AT BLAcKFOoT, IDAHO
October ., 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
10 make final proof in support OF MS ciaim, and
ter and Receiver Mt Blackfoot, Idaho on No
vemDer 18th, 1887, viz; George King. on IL. y.
No. llG0, for the els, neA section J, ana N,
He names the following witnesses 20 prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
= Andrew b, Ingelstrom. Henry Whitmill. Lo-
renzo Firth and Felix A. Huband: all OF Blng-
ham county Idaho. FRANK w. BEAEE.
ofst Register.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Have Won Read This Beforef

A. Kuhn & Bro, Ogden, Utah, who
have the largest wholesale house
in the West, viii give you bar
gains in Staple or Domestic
Clothing, Boot and Shoes,
Furnishing Goods, Hats
Caps, etc. etc. Mail
orders will receive
prompt atten-
tion, goods being
shipped the day or
ders received. They al
SO buy and pay the nigh
est market prices for furs
and peltries Of every kind,
and remittances made the same
day goods received, send for prices.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15

NOTICE FOR PUBLTCATION.
October Ard 1887 (

LAND OFFICE AT BLACKFOoT, IDAHO.
October Bird, 1887.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
10 make final proof In support Of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the hegls-
Der i4th 1887, viz: John ). Conklin, on ID. y.
No l247 for the nek. section IL, township D
range 81 east.
his continuous residences upon and cultivation
of sad land, viz: Napoleon B. Vickry, Elmer
W. McGatlin, Thomas Sparks and Henry U.
Beason all of Oneida county, Idaho.
oct g. FRANK w. BEANIE. Register.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Notien for Puhlleation.
LAND OFFICE AT BLAcKFooT, IDAHO,
Spntember 18th, 1881. (

September 18th, 1857. I
Notice ia hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his intention
10 make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof win be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver at Blackfoot. Idaho, on NO
yeYnber Tth, 1887. viz: HANS Il. NELSON. on
d. 81 No 1893. for the nelz, swl4. nwas se5& and
eIk SCI section Township O south range Il east
He names the following witnesses 70 prove
of said land. viz:
Herberf I. sanderson. Tilton p. CockreD. John
N Sanderson. Jas. Jensen. all of Bingham Co.
Idsho FRANK w. BEAEE,
san II Register.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Nnfinn fnr Pnhllcatlon.
c. s. Land once at Blackfoot, Idaho,
October 9th 1887.

L, s. Land once ut Blackfoot Idaho,
October 9th 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named 81 ttler has filed notice of his Intention
to make final proof in support OF ms claim ~ anu
ter and Receiver ut Blackfoot, Idaho, on No
yember 18th, 1857, viz: Almon +. Loveland,
on IL. Il. No. 57l, for the eis, nea and M, ses'
He names the following witnesses 70 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
,ohn Gibbs James A. Letter, I'd Goaslind,
and Fred w, Collins, all of Bingham county,
Idaho FRANK w. BEANE,
~. Register.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Nntinn for Pnhlication.
LAND orFrc4 AT BLACKFnor, IDAHo.
July s6th, 1851.

LAND orFrcE AT BLACKroor, IpAHo.
July s6th, 1881.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
10 make final proof in support OF MS clai,naho
ter and Receiver at Blackfoot, Idaho. on Oc-
fnhcr stth, lSS5, viz; Joshua ]. Call, ON n. r.
No. lib. for e's, neis, seA nwAa and NV =, se'a,
section 20, township south. range " cast.
he names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of said land. viz; -,
Anderson, Christopher Painting. all of BinE'
"senf III Register.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Notice for Publication.
Land once at Blackfoot, Idaho,

September q, lSs1.t
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filcd notice of his intention
Ia make final proof in support OF his claim ana
that said proof will he made bcfore the heSis'
tor and Receiver at Dlackfoot. Idaho, ON NO.
vcinbcr 9Th. 1877. viz; Charles n. hines ,n ~
swla lot & section is, townships :. range % eAst
he names the following witnesses 20 prove
his continuous residence upon, ana S,N., Sule,,sa,
tion OF paid land, via: John Neider, hcnpen
l. Osborn William A. Downing and John
Downing, all of bingham county, Idaho,
FRANK ". BEANE,
octY Register,
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15

without the signature, knowing if she
did not know it before, that the sig
nature of her crazy husband was not
worth any more than that Of pratt
ling babe on its mothers lap.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Notice for Publication.
LAsp OFFICE AT BLAcKFooT, IDAHo,
Efarfntnhar. lhfh INS1.

LAsD OFFICE An BLAcKFooI, Idaho,
September 18th, 1857
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
10 make final proof In support of his claim, and
thar said proof win be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver at Blackfoot, Idaho. on Octo-
ber 25th, 1887, viz: Isham a. Parsons on
DecIararory Statement No. 1900 for lots and 2
and neis swh and SEX mex, session IL, town
ghip south range "a east, Boise Meridian
NE names the following witnesses TO prove
his Continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of said land. viz:
Jacob g. Slack, Emery Larocque, William z.
Idaho FRANK W. BEANIE,
sen q Register.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
instruction In Music.

Mr.. Frank Bassett wishes to an
nounce that he has returned to Black
foot with the determination to locate
and is now prepared to give instruc-
tions on the Piano and Organ at rea-
sonable rates. Instructions given at
pupils home if desired.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT BLAcKFooT, IDAHO.
Dcfnber 3rd 1887.

LAND OFFICE AT BLAIhfOOIs lpAhOs
October Bird, 1887.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named present owner of the Land has fled no.
tice of his intention to make nnal proof IN sup
mort OF his claim, and that said proof VIII be
made before the Register and Receiver at
Blackfoot. Idaho, on November l4th, 1891, VIZ;
Elmer W. McGatlin, owner by purchase from
the settler Robert X. Paxton, on ID. 3. No.
ll2s, for the sw Il, section Is, township south
range 81 east.
He names the following witnesses TO provo
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: Henry O. Beason: Thomas
Sparks. Napoleon b. Vickery, and Walter i.
Oliver all Of Oneida county, Idaho:
FRANK W. BEAsE.
octg Register
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Notice for Publication.
LAND oFFIcE Ar nLACgFooT IpAHo
September 18th, 1851. \
DESERT LAND

LAND 0FFTCE Ar nLACKFoor IDAHO
September 18th, 1857.
Notice Is hereby given that the foliowitnE,
~ make iuai proof IN support Of his.elhlil Aiiu
shat said proof viii be made before tne tsA,s s..,
srr and Receiver at Blackf0ot; ldanu, on 49, 49,
made Desert Land application No. ~ t9r loss },
= n s,y,a nnd ets kwlS, scii nwA. VI neAa hnu
nol, not. section ~. township SOUTH ranss
st~ names tho following witnesses 70 prove
l,s I,.ye-s tion and reclamation of said land Wy
Barry n Ansou, MIn. e. r. Meeter. Peter J.
~ ',,s.s,, ana Inhn cray all of bingham coun-
ty. Idaho. thANh v ,,,s.sts,c,
SEPT Il
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Entertainment.

The ladies OF the w. c. T. U. viii
give an entertainment ut Hopkins
Opera House, Thursday, evening 0cto-
ber goth, with the most attractive
programme ever presented by home
talent to the people Of town and vi,
cinity. Among the most pleasing
features will be the Farces
THE LOAN or A LOVER
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
Notice for Publication.
Land once at Blackfoot, Idaho,
Scptemher saith, 1857.

Land ONCE at Blackfoot, Idaho,
September s4th, 1857.
Notice Is hereby given that William ID. Barn
hart Of Rockland post Office. Oneida county,
Idaho. has filed notice OF intention to make
proof ON his desert land claim No. 6d9, Tor the
III "a ~ noise meridian before the Register and
Receiver at BlackfOot, Idaho. ON Monday the
7th tiay of November, 1887.
.be somnlctn Irrigation and reclamation of
said land: Guadalupe Valdez, John Steadder,
James Sherman and Delroy Tyler. all OF oneida
ooun's' 'N'''0 FRANK W. BEASE. Register.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF
Notice for Publication.

Land once at BlacEfoot, Idaho.
Sept e6th, 1881.
Notice is hereby given that Leon Mlssien OF
,,lsclf fnnt Riuvham county, Idaho, has filed
notice of his intention to make proof on ms
desert land claim No sa5 for the Sch, section
"a ness section D. lot and 2. section =. sMN
before the Register and Receiver mt Blacktoot,
Idaho. on Monday Tth day OF November 1871.
He names the following witnesses 70 prove
said land: Ezra Deck, Moses Deck, Seorge
Heaton and henry c. Dipple, all OF Bingham
county, AN'"o FRANK W. BEANE Register.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
WOOD.
All orders for stove wood, dry cedar,
will be filed promptly on demand by
WoRDES BROTHERS.
SCHOOL AGAIN.

Parents of the hundred boys in
Blackfoot and vicinity are requested
to call and examine the large lot of
boys clothing just the thing for school
wear, sizes from four to seventeen
wears. at Mrs. S. L. HoLBRooK.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
1UDDENHAUSER G MONTGOMERY.


In order to make room for the big
stock of boys clothing just received
the summer stock now on hand will
be sold at bargain. These are all
wooden goods, call early.
MRs. s. e. HoLBRooK.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
For Sale!

Span OF Mares. buggy and hnrness..... sS00
Span OF work horses, harness and oA inch
StndeDaker wagon. ..........: ......... s5OO
IA head Of yearlings, and year old
10 head Mich Cows, fearllng bull &ZlWl
head year old steers and calves Ps w
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
n....Inr and CLOSING o. AIalIs.

i. ar the North closes at...,',.','. ~ y M
hahls ~ ~ the south closes Al a. ~
Nsls Nsll,s sage mail closes NJ y, ~ Z
L 'halis 1ntJer aud Registry business tr1an
Ayht{ a M. tO4 O'Clock p, m -
II aoe ~ s,'sea sundays from a. hn' tosa' m'
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
Jos. 4, CLAIR

County Surveyor and Civil Engineer.
Also a Deputy Clerk Of the Court, transacting
general land Office business.
EAGLE ROCK. CK.......................... IDAHO.
.-~uy-,,na - ,....,, f,.,. ,,,,asr,aaa sverv daw
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
AND
rnE OBSTINATE rAMlLY.

TUE Ntfa EENtEN ANfatF'
Together with recitations, vocal and
instrumental music, etc. Everybody
cordially invited Admission so cts.
children % cents.
Cast Of characters in the plays is
as follows:
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
on Wost Main Street.
rtah 4 Northern Time Card

sonTu SOUND AnHIvE'
,O,b5 a. "a, Freight 900 pm.
FREIGHT. 'S,gT .. m. Freight. .is;io a.m'
fas''ns sourH BoUSD AahiHE
ANA. m. Freight a..,. ~ am,
freight j. v. DEMuTli. Agent.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-10-15
THE IDAHO NEWS.
TERMS:
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

Advertising rates furnished on application
National Republican., 1887-07-19
Tho Court Record.

Equity Court-Chief Justice Bingham and
Justice Merrick. Washington City Orphan
Asylum VS.. Todd; sale finally ratified and ref
erence to auditor ordered. Norton VS.. Norton:
decree of divorce. McCeney VS.. Riggs sale OF
United States bonds and purchase of Gas Light
COmpany's bonds ordered. Werlich VS.. Riggs;
samo order. Purner VS.. Harte; appearance OF
absent defendants ordered. Beuter vs. Spald-
ing; motion for security for costs denied. Beu-
ter VS. Patch; same order. Harris vs. Barber;
bill dismissed, Injunction dissolved, and on
tons TO sale overTuled. Starr VS.. Treakle; au.
dtor's report ratified. Sipe VS.. Kaiser; L. B.
Hay appointed trustee to sell. Assignment
Judge Merrick-Sos. 90, 80, 63, Go; Chief Justice
Bingham-Nos. 10, 81, SO, AZ, 50, So.
Criminal Court Justice MONTGOMERY. -
frank Queenap. embezllement; sentenced to
Albany penitentiary, for two years. Charles
to Albany penitentiary for two years. VIM.
Lancaster manslaughter; sentenced to Albany
neiiitenuary FOR two years and TO pay fine of
$50. w. Il. Morton, assault and battery; fined
slOO. George Mason, housebroaking pleaded
guilty; sentenced TO Albany penitentiary for
three years. Edwin j. Sweet, enbezz!emen,;
argued on demurrer. May Carroll, larceny
from the person; pleaded not guilty. Assign
ments-Jacob jacobson. keeping bawdy house,
tappealD Singleton Bell, robbery; George
Columbus, sodomy.
Court in General Term-Chief Justice Bing-
ham and Justice Montgomery-United States
vs.. Aneney; motion for new trial granted;
opinion by Judge Montgomery. United states
vs.. Morris: motion overruled opinion by
chief justice. Blake vs.. District of Columbia;
decree for injunction. Thomas VS.. Ragan
Richmond, Va, was on motion of Mr.. Lewis
admit ed to the bar
National Republican., 1887-07-19
THE DISTRICT MILITIA.
Tho various Companies Assigned to
Their Respective Bsttalions.


Their Respective Bsttaiions.
The following general order was issued
yesterday from the headquarters Of the
District militia.
HEADQUARTERS Dist. OF Cot. MILITIA,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., JUL l6, 1887
LGenoral Orders No. Al
l., The enrolled militia Is hereby designated
and Will hereafter be known MS, tho RESERVE
MILITIA or THE DISTRICT or COLUMBIA.
III. The active militia Is hereby designated
and will hereafter be known as the DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD.
Ill Existing volunteer organizations of
active militiaare hereby assigned to the Ma
tional Guard Ms follows:
First battalion OF infantry-The four COM
panies known as the Washington Light In-
fnntry Corps
Second battalion Of infantry-Compauy A,
Union Veteran Corps Company B, Custer
Guards
Third battalion of infantry-Comppny A,
Washington Continentals: Company b, Em-
met Guards; Company g, Columbia Rifles;
Company ID, Washington Merchants Rifles.
Fourth battalion oi infantry-Company A,
CoTooran Cadets; Company h, Ordway Rifles;
Company G, National Fencibles; Company d.,
Logan Guards.
Fifth bnttaion of infantry-The two com
panies known as the Butler Houavcs.
Sixth battalion of infantry--The four com.
Seventh battalion OF infnntry-The four
companies known as the Capital City Guards.
By command of Brig Gen. Ordw0y
CECIL CLAY,
Captain and Aide.de-Camp
Acting adiutant general.
National Republican., 1887-07-19
Penalties of Imprudenee.

Summer is at hand-the time of year when
old heads and young become imprndent, get
overheatcd, cool OIL suddenly. catch cold,
headache, nervous disorders. and a Thousand
and one other troubles. Preaching prudence
is played out, The oaly thing to do is-afteI
you have contracted one or more of these
pains-to cure yourself as quickly as possible.
small pains are not 10 be neglected except Al
the risk OF serious consequences, Remove
them at once. II can be done by an applica-
ton of one or more of ALLcocE's PoRoUs
PLAsTERs, recognized the world over as the
hest external remedy ever made. Mind you,
don't neglect your little ills They outgrow
everything else, and iflet alone cost you more
than you can ever know. Remember ALL
COCKS PLAsTERs,
National Republican., 1887-07-19

The court in general term yesterday over
ruled the motion to dismiss as to Harvty y in the
Potomac flats case United States VS.. Norris.
The court said that Congress assumed, when
I passed the act, that the title was In the
United States and the purpose was that parties
clair ing title should maintain the claims by
evidence, The 'ando were Tor the public use,
and It was provided that if the court was salts
fed that any defendant lad title to the land
they should ascertain tho damages. The gov
and II was for the claimants to assert title with
the view OF the court ascertaining and fixing
tho full value Of such lands. The motion was
OXCrruled and lhe Canse remanled.
National Republican., 1887-07-19
Helm tho Good Work.

A meeting Of persons interested in tho estab
lishmeut of an industrial temporary home in
this city ehectedan organization by the cleo
tion OF the following officers: President,
Robert Reyburn, NJ. D.; Vice president, Rev.
irrasurer q Mr. b q Gloyer General msnaSer
Mai J. IL. Blood. The officers were consti
tutcd an executive committee. Contributions
will be solicited for the good work, which oan
National Republican., 1887-07-19
FALSE pRETENSEs.
An Application for Fraudulent Trade
Mark Denied,


Mark Denied.
The commissioner of patents has rendered
an important decision in the case of an ap-
pllcation to register trademark for dis
titled spirits in which the words "Knight
Of Labor" and AK. OF L." Dlstillery ap-
pear. The commissioner states that there
s no pretense that the manufacturers of
this particular brand Of whiskey who seek
to register the trademark are Knights OF
Labor or are engaged In business with
them or under their auspices, yet the dis
tiLctive mark points to this labor organiza-
ton or to the members as a class as the
origin of the ownership Of the article to
which 1t is applied. In other word, the
proposed trademark is In the nature Of u
false representation and deception as to
The genuine public, possibly inducing them
to purchase an article under the belief that
Il is manufactured by society In which
they have friendly interest. The COM
missioner. therefore, on the ground Of the
false pietenses OF such trademark, refuses
its registration.